Advantages and Disadvantages of External Recruitment
If you want to discover more about external recruitment after reading this article, reach out to our senior recruitment team. What External Recruitment Involves External recruitment refers to any process in which candidates are sourced from outside the existing organization. This includes job postings, talent marketplaces, industry networking, social recruiting, recruiting firms, and outreach to […]
Job Analysis: The Foundation of Effective Hiring
This article explores what job analysis is, why it matters, and how organizations can leverage it for stronger recruitment, retention, and performance outcomes. Read more: What is Recruitment? A Complete Guide for Employers What Is Job Analysis? Job analysis is the systematic process of identifying and documenting the essential responsibilities, skills, knowledge, tools, working conditions, […]
Why Regional Knowledge Matters More Than Ever
This article explores how localized recruiting works, why it creates stronger hiring outcomes, and how employers across Western Canada can use this approach to compete more effectively. If you have any questions after reading this article, reach out to our senior recruitment team, we are here to help. Local Labour Markets Are More Distinct Than […]
A Practical Onboarding Guide for Employers
This guide outlines a structured approach to onboarding that reflects what Goldbeck’s recruiters see in successful organizations every day. Whether your company is scaling quickly or refining an existing process, the principles below can help you deliver a consistent, supportive, and engaging experience for every new employee. If you have any questions for the onboarding […]
Second Interview Questions
Why the Second Interview Matters Unlike the broad, exploratory first interview, the second interview is more focused. It allows you to evaluate whether a candidate’s working style and thought process align with the realities of the role. It’s also a chance to introduce them to additional stakeholders, provide deeper context about the position, and see […]
Legal Update: Canada’s Immigration Crossroads
We spoke with Stanley Leo, a Vancouver-based immigration lawyer with over a decade of experience helping both individuals and employers navigate Canadian immigration pathways, to unpack what these changes mean for Canadian employers and foreign professionals alike. The H-1B Shockwave: Canada’s Potential Opening While Leo is quick to note that he’s not a U.S. immigration […]
BC Employment Law Update: Q4 2025
Bill 30: New Serious Illness or Injury Leave — Clarification Rather than Reinvention The B.C. government has introduced and passed Bill 30 effective November 27, 2025, creating a new category of unpaid, job-protected leave under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) for workers experiencing a serious personal illness or injury. “Not new protections—just clearer ones” Michael […]
Employment Law Updates with Graeme McFarlane
WorkSafe BC Takes a More Interventionist Role One of the most notable shifts is WorkSafe BC’s increasingly proactive stance. The agency has hired a significant number of new investigators and is prioritizing workplace safety issues, particularly bullying and harassment. “You’ve really got to make sure you have policies in place and that you take them […]
The Recruitment Process: Building Teams, Not Just Filling Roles
At Goldbeck Recruiting, we see recruitment as both a mirror and an engine of business success. Here’s how an intentional, structured process helps organizations grow stronger with every hire. Recruitment as a Strategic Process Hiring well requires more than matching skills to job titles. It’s about understanding how each new team member fits into the […]
Shortlisting: What It Is and Why It Matters in Recruitment
Whether you’re an HR manager, hiring director, or business owner working with a recruiting partner like Goldbeck Recruiting, understanding what shortlisting means (and how to do it well) can dramatically improve the quality and speed of your hiring process. What Does “Shortlisting” Mean in Recruitment In simple terms, shortlisting refers to the stage in the […]